My company is throwing bonuses at everyone - except the people who actually work.

Anonymous

October 1,2021 at 2:49PM UTC

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My company is throwing bonuses at everyone - except the people who actually work. When COVID came up (we're healthcare) they starting handing out "retention" bonuses right and left to people who are known for slacking off. I bust my rear and nothing. We don't get Holiday bonuses and raises are rare. I had to write up a $5k bonus check for a man who is well known for passing his work on ... to ME. Not six months later, he was given another $3000 just to agree to stay working here for another year. He's been here one year longer than me, and we're supposedly on the same footing. Our department head kisses up to him as well. Is it just sexism? Is management really THIS stupid? I have student loans coming out of my ears and a bonus would be a huge help. I'm stressing over money and writing him checks while he takes 2-3 hour lunch breaks... help!!

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AnonymousOctober 1,2021 at 3:16PM UTC
Please leave this organization, and do it with your head held high. Let them figure it out after you leave. You won’t see it, but it will become clear that this guy wasn’t doing the work.
AnonymousOctober 1,2021 at 3:24PM UTC
It's just blatant favoritism. They love this guy. Unfortunately nothing illegal about adoration and fighting to keep him happy. You will most like have to continue writing him checks.
Joanne RosenOctober 1,2021 at 3:53PM UTC
Yes, it's sexism. Plain and simple. The old boys' network in full colour. Ask the management where your bonus is. Have a resume ready in case you need to find a new job. Honestly, I'd be looking now anyway.
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Kristin PuhlOctober 1,2021 at 4:22PM UTC
Healthcare is in high demand. Start looking for another job. When you have offer in hand, bring to table and show them that you are desirable and deserve to be paid more. Probably still leave but if you like it there, can definitely use as a bargaining chip.
TroyOctober 1,2021 at 4:44PM UTC
Hello Anonymous,
I would be totally sour if I was in your shoes too. Have you had a convo with your boss? If you and the favorite are on equal ground, I am curious as to why you haven’t joined the bonus party. Seems like a convo you may want to have with your boss and/or HR. Before you have a conversation, I would suggest you create a document listing your contributions demonstrating your contributions compared to the bonus guy and then lead into the statement that you noticed others have received bonuses but your wonderment have you asking why haven’t you.
Wish you the best!!!!
AnonymousOctober 1,2021 at 6:27PM UTC
Speak up.
Sabrina RahmanOctober 1,2021 at 6:37PM UTC
Yes, management is stupid. In this case they don’t know you do his work.
So what would the harm be in not doing his work?
See what happens then.